Paul Callus Poet Diamante

War and Peace

war
                                     violent, deadly
                          confusing, damaging, suffering
                    armament, strategy, dialogue, harmony
                       forgiving, respecting, understanding 
                                    mental, spiritual
                                           peace


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                                  11th November 2014
                               Contest: Diamante Poem
                                Sponsor: Regina Riddle
                                         Placed: 3rd

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CayCay Godwin October 24, 2015 at 11:19 PM Paul - I found an old gem! Superb and clever. Can it be entered in the new War and Peace contest? Or do they have to be new poems? Just wanted you to know, I think this is a winner ... CayCay Paul Callus October 25, 2015 at 5:59 AM Thank you CayCay! You ARE a gem:) So pleased that you enjoyed this poem in diamante form. // Usually, unless the rules state so, old poems are eligible. Txs for the support and the tip-off...I'll go take a look. ~ Regards // paul

Hija De La Luna November 27, 2014 at 11:53 PM this is sublime, Paul! perfect for me, the thought glides smoothly in my mind... and drift me off to some kind of peace. Congratulations! Paul Callus November 28, 2014 at 4:18 AM Hi Hija! Thank you for a lovely visit! I am pleased that my poem affected you in a positive way...what can one have better than peace of mind in life! Have a nice day. // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders November 23, 2014 at 9:07 PM Yours is a perfect diamante, Paul! Congrats on your win (I would have placed it higher)! Hugs, Rhonda Paul Callus November 24, 2014 at 3:10 PM You are very kind, Rhonda! I do appreciate your lovely and complimentary comments. Thank you. // paul

Sara Kendrick November 21, 2014 at 2:04 PM I see your name is on the winner's list..Let me salute you and enjoy the bliss..Congrats..Sara Paul Callus November 21, 2014 at 3:41 PM Thank you Sara; may we all enjoy the moments of bliss and peace that are afforded us. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Nette Onclaud November 18, 2014 at 10:54 AM this is finely written, paul... may peace reign as i send you my congrats and best wishes! Paul Callus November 18, 2014 at 11:50 AM So pleased you enjoyed, Nette! I concur with you...may peace reign without having to revert to war to gain it.

Kayod5 Kayode November 18, 2014 at 10:43 AM I knew this one would go far and I'm happy it does -----, congrats Paul...huggs Paul Callus November 18, 2014 at 11:54 AM I had the same feeling about yours Kayod5:) That makes us both happy! hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2014 at 12:38 AM I see this one won, and justly so!!! Congratulations. Paul Callus November 18, 2014 at 11:53 AM Thank you, Andrea. I enjoyed yours too:)

Verlena S. Walker November 17, 2014 at 3:04 PM Congratulations Paul on this fine win. Enjoyed your Diamante... Verlena Paul Callus November 17, 2014 at 3:41 PM Thank you Verlena; glad you enjoyed...there were many lovely diamonds on show in this contest! // paul

Pandita Sietesantos November 17, 2014 at 9:55 AM Yes, you did it my friend! Congratulations on a beautiful, well-deserved win! Have a glorious week! Pandita Paul Callus November 17, 2014 at 11:26 AM Thank you Pandita...glad you enjoyed my 'diamond'! Hope that you too will have a lovely and satisfying week! // paul

Sandra Haight November 17, 2014 at 9:35 AM Hi Paul, I love your war and peace Diamante. Such a powerful contrast with the use of your chosen words. Wish the world could experience more of last eight of these words. Congratulations on your win. Sandra Paul Callus November 17, 2014 at 11:24 AM Thank you Sandra. You had a long list of beautiful and intelligent entries...I am sure it was no easy task judging!! Pleased to be on your winners' list. Take care. // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans November 17, 2014 at 9:05 AM Congratulations on your win Paul. I would of given this at least a 2. All I can do is give this a 7. Paul Callus November 17, 2014 at 11:21 AM I appreciate your kindness, Brenda; your top rating suits me fine:) // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen November 17, 2014 at 12:09 AM - A really wonderful diamond, Paul !!! Congratulations! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus November 17, 2014 at 11:20 AM Thank you Anne Lise! May today be the beginning of a lovely week for you:) /x/ paul

Jan Allison November 16, 2014 at 3:40 PM dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs jan xx Paul Callus November 16, 2014 at 4:45 PM Thank you Jan...now war is over I am at peace:) hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux November 14, 2014 at 6:31 PM War and peace depicted with quiet sensitivity. Paul Callus November 15, 2014 at 7:55 AM I suppose peace could never be truly appreciated if war were to be non-existent.

Maurice Yvonne November 13, 2014 at 4:33 PM Excellent, perfect form, beautiful contrast, thought provoking. Paul Callus November 13, 2014 at 5:19 PM Thank you Maurice...you ticked all the good points....kind enough to omit the bad ones!!:) // paul

Liam Mcdaid November 13, 2014 at 5:06 AM excellent pen paul people loose sight blind to the truth of war Paul Callus November 13, 2014 at 12:00 PM Thanks for stopping by Liam; so glad you found this to your liking. // paul

Dorian Petersen Potter November 13, 2014 at 1:48 AM The opposite of war is peace. Excellent diamanté Paul! You got it to the t. Lol ..Gl in the contest! A 7 from me my dear friend. :) love and Hugs! xxxxx D Paul Callus November 13, 2014 at 12:08 PM Thank you Dorian! A lovely visit...as usual...so pleased that you enjoyed my trip from war to peace. hugs & peace // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty November 13, 2014 at 12:34 AM From war to peace, hey, a great journey . Good write Paul. Love ....rajat Paul Callus November 13, 2014 at 12:01 PM Thank you Rajat....pleased that you found the time to travel with me! peace be with you. // paul

Leon Enriquez November 12, 2014 at 10:10 AM Dear Paul: Lovely write. Lovely read. All the best then, Leon. Paul Callus November 12, 2014 at 12:28 PM Thank you for stopping by, Leon...and so pleased that you enjoyed this Diamante. Hope you're keeping well. // paul

Leon Enriquez November 12, 2014 at 10:09 AM Dear Paul: Lovely write. Lovely read. All the best then, Leon.

Kayod5 Kayode November 12, 2014 at 8:14 AM You always prove there is wisdom in Age as your view is always super,I like this Paul; goodluck in the contest Paul Callus November 12, 2014 at 2:37 PM Thank you Kayod5; age has got both advantages and disadvantages!:) Glad you enjoyed. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen November 12, 2014 at 5:24 AM - A beautiful diamante, Paul - Good luck in the contest ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus November 12, 2014 at 2:40 PM Thank you for visiting and enjoying my diamante, Anne Lise. /x/ paul

Ravi Sathasivam November 12, 2014 at 2:44 AM Excellent and powerful Diamante Poem. Said with clear message. Thanks for sharing. Paul Callus November 12, 2014 at 2:43 PM Thank you Ravi; your comments are most encouraging! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 12, 2014 at 2:11 AM powerful diamante, starting from the first word to the ending.... the message is as dear as a diamond! :)! Paul Callus November 12, 2014 at 2:03 PM Aw Olive_eloi! glad you appreciated my little effort...and the message. You love diamonds, eh!! A diamond would look lovely on your finger!:) hugs // paul

Charmaine Chircop November 12, 2014 at 1:40 AM A well needed diamante in these days when human are becoming so blind and insane ,shedding blood of the innocents. Paul Callus November 12, 2014 at 2:56 PM Thank you. You are right, Charm. At this rate humanity is in for a very rough ride. Can't and don't want to imagine what the future has in store! // paul

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